German Ways in the Rhine Land Frontiersmen Describe Postwar Germany
An Evening News correspondent reports on the Rhineland in 1945 style prose, detailing civilians and demobilized soldiers in Coblenz Treves and other towns. He notes civilian dress, widespread demobilization, and the stubborn sight of army overcoats, caps, and canes among officials while children flood streets, reflecting a country transitioning from war to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eialf
New York
Rhine
Treves
Tripr
Ad Coblenz
Moselle Walleye
Samoun Rhine
Germany
Maddie
Phe
Thor
Ehom
Bern
Cohlenr
Rhineland
James
Brooklyn Bridge
Ignorance About Drinks and the Temperance Debate
The text argues many oppose alcohol in any beverage equating it with poison, calling for a broad ban. It contrasts European temperance views where low alcohol drinks are tolerated, while strong drinks are restricted. it urges the temperance movement to gain informed leadership and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Epigrams of Lenin From a Fragmented Text
A garbled excerpt discusses Lenin epigrams and a rugged debate on Bolshevik identity. It references figures and terms in a disrupted stream, noting differing quality and the presence of critics.
Burial Service for a Newspaper Joke
A playful mock obituary honors a newspaper joke, describing its life and death as a long voyage from generation to generation. It laments that jokes fade quickly yet linger in memory as editors publish renewed editions.
Who Pays the Taxes in Society
The text argues that the actual tax burden falls on those who render useful service, while large taxpayers act as tax collectors in disguise. It claims wealth accumulates from taxed power, financing governments and plutocrats, and asserts privilege would collapse if taxing power vanished. The passage cites Roy Croft’s ideas on Prussian Junkers and aristocratic rulers as examples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Thiele
House of Cartle
Roycroft
That Fraud Omai Steals from Omar Aang and Bhayyam
A garbled excerpt centers on Omar Aang accused of deceit with references to Bhayyam and Esquire Walks Jear. The fragment suggests a dispute over trust, framing the accused as a liar in a chaotic public scene. The text lacks clear facts or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar Aang
Bhayyam
Esquire
Rivbarb Fritiers
The Mill Delouses and Ships Homeward for Doughboys
The article describes a wartime processing system near Bordeaux where soldiers are stripped of gear, de-bleached and deloused, then assigned to embarkation units by regional groups. It chronicles the grim humor of the cooties officer and the meticulous sorting of men and records, leading to ships and homeward travel.
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Stuart Edward White
Washington Star
Sam
Lile Offeer
Major White
France
Iiitery Delicera
Borleans
Ros Vale
Bordeaux
United States
Caanal
America
Fia Gomtenté
Kmowe Moi
Chamber of Horrors
Useful Rabbit and Ox Tail Dishes From A Home Kitchen
A dated home recipe excerpt describes rabbit casserole with onions and curry-like sauce, rhubarb fritters using pancake batter, and stewed ox tail. Directions cover batter prep, browning, simmer times, and serving notes with stock, butter, and seasonings.
Duty and dignity in work unseen in wartime tone
A call to a young man or woman in any job to prove worth through attendance courtesy and efficiency. It warns that future jobs will be scarce and urges fidelity to tasks now to secure retention while criticizing indifference and urging readiness for promotion. It also includes a stray line about authorities and prison threats found in the fragment.
Pointed Impressions and Blunted War Credulities
A compilation of quips and snatches from various papers mocks war, politics, and society. Jokes reference a R A P pilot's baboon robbery, German brutality, Wilson's image, women candidates, Lloyd George, and price protests. The tone blends satirical captions with mentions of Melbourne and London papers, ending by praising George IV's wartime role.
Questions and Answers on Investiture and Pronunciation
A reader asks if investiture can apply outside church spaces and discusses definitions. The reply clarifies usage, notes balance as a weak term, and provides spelling and pronunciation guidance for Lewis XIV and the word afternoon with historical notes.
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Land
Teutonia Tile
Hoya
Benreely
Treven
Cohlens
Coblene
Imperial Potteries
Pentie
Corte
Ste
Rhinelad
Gorgag
jAnetrion
Amd
Bonday
Eiger
Ronda
Atreeta
Epigrams
Lenin
Nicolay
Atrion Fee
Navy
Tim
Atte Mill
Shane
Thieutenant
Threstens
Sun Pein
R.A.P
East Africa
Daily Telegraph
Paris
London Times
Wilson
Alwayne
Mr Lloyd George
Colfing
Maken
Melbourne
Dr. Floyd
Mueie
Public Wheels
University
Melbourne Herald
Melbourne Argus
Mount Morgan Coys
the Clarion
London
Australia
W. M. Hoghen
Roentry
George IV
George Tit
Questions and
Richard Grant White
Lewia
Lewie
Lowis
Waa Ee
Loukas
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